It has been a long four years since "Twilight" first found its way onto the big screen. Since the first film's 2008 debut, the world has seen swine flu, a presidential election, and of course, the birth of super-child Blue Ivy Carter. Below, a brief history of the "Twilight" years.

Nov. 21, 2008: "Twilight" releases across the U.S.

Dec. 9, 2008: Governor Rod Blagojevich is arrested for corruption.

Dec. 28, 2008: The Detroit Lions make history by losing every single game in their season.

Jan. 20, 2009: Obama is inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States.

June 11, 2009: A high-alert warning is issued for the swine flu virus.

Kristen Stewart, left, and Robert Pattinson attend the world premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II" at the Nokia Theatre on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)